Ambulance with doctor on board

Ambulance with doctor on board — Gabon

Some transfers require continuous medical monitoring during the journey: the vehicle is equipped and the team includes a doctor. This type of transport is arranged with the hospital or the doctor following the person. On Helplease, you describe your needs and the workers offering this service in Gabon are notified of your request.

What the service covers

• transfer between facilities;
• transport of a monitored patient;
• hospital discharge with monitoring;
• long-distance transport;
• arrangement with the care team.

Depending on the arrangement with the care team, the mission can include taking charge at departure, monitoring during the journey, handing over medical documents and settling the patient on arrival.

Key points

Qualified professionals

Care is provided only by qualified health professionals authorised to practise under the applicable regulations. Check the identity and qualification of the person who arrives. Helplease connects people and provides no diagnosis, prescription or medical advice.

Life-threatening emergency

For a life-threatening emergency, call the emergency services directly: it is the fastest route and the only one that triggers medical dispatch. This service covers transport arranged in advance or requested without immediate distress.

What affects the price

• nature of the intervention;
• timing: day, night, weekend;
• travel distance;
• time on site;
• equipment needed.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

How do I request transport?

Give the pick-up point, the destination, the person's condition, the equipment needed and the desired time.

Can someone travel with the patient?

Often yes, depending on the vehicle and the person's condition; mention it in your request.

And for a life-threatening emergency?

Call the emergency services directly: that is the only route that triggers medical dispatch.

What information should I give?

Both addresses, the floor and access, the person's mobility, any medical equipment in place and the timing.